What is SMART Board?

A SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard that connects to a computer and data projector. SMART Boards allow users to control and manipulate the computer’s projected display using either a special pen or their fingers. A keyboard and mouse are not needed; users interact intuitively with the screen.

A SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard that connects to a computer and data projector. SMART Boards allow users to control and manipulate the computer’s projected display using either a special pen or their fingers. A keyboard and mouse are not needed; users interact intuitively with the screen.

The Notebook software provided by SMART allows for customisable slide-based presentations and offers tools that use the SMART Board’s touch interface to enhance presentation and allow more direct contact between the presenter and the audience. Users can create new content or begin with predesigned activities, tools and educational material from Notebook’s gallery.

How Is It Used?

SMART interactive whiteboards can be used to:

Control and manipulate various types of software (ex. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Notebook, videos, the internet, etc.) directly from the projected screen.

Capture and save class notes to be printed, e-mailed or uploaded.

Record interactive presentations and voice for later viewing and/or distribution.

Incorporate media into curriculum.

How Can SMART Board Enhance the Teaching & Learning Experience?

The SMART Board allows teachers to spontaneously highlight important points of a lesson while maintaining face-to-face dialogue with students. The SMART Board has the ability to engage students and colleagues through the use of a variety of media; images, video, sound clips, and internet content to create dynamic lesson plans and presentations.